Increasing your scope of learning just got a lot easier! The Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows students select two areas of concentration, based on individual interests,
and academic and professional goals. Those wishing to use the AIS degree as a foundation
for a bachelor's degree oftentimes select concentration areas based on what they wish
to pursue at the bachelor's level.

The AIS has become more attractive in recent years, because the degree is so flexible,
yet focused. The AIS allows students to work with their advisor in creating a degree
program that both fulfills graduation requirements and focuses on bringing multiple
disciplines together to research a specific problem or area.

Areas of emphasis include: Arts, Humanities, Science, Business, Education, Technology,
Health, Social and Behavioral Science, Organization and Communication of Ideas, and
Social Justice and Equity Studies.

"I chose social and behavioral sciences as one of my concentrations, because I knew
that I eventually wanted to pursue a bachelor's in sociology, but I also wanted to
earn something on my way to a bachelor's, because I needed a better job. So, this
degree was perfect for me! I loved the classes, and the flexibility it gave me to
earn my associate's entirely online." - Christie, 2012 AIS graduate